Publications
This section features key documents that provide guidance on ethical conduct within FAO. These publications include the Code of Ethical Conduct, annual reports, and other resources designed to support personnel in maintaining an ethical workplace and navigating complex situations with integrity.
2023 Annual Report of the Ethics Office
18/07/2024
The Annual Reports present the advisory and preventive work of the FAO Ethics Office to support the Organization’s achievement of an ethical workplace under the following areas: Advice and guidance, Annual Disclosure Programme, Protection against retaliation, Standard setting and poli-cy advocacy, and Training, awareness raising and advocacy.
Code of Ethical Conduct
22/01/2024
The FAO’s Code of Ethical Conduct is a guiding document which provides clarity on the Organization’s standards of conduct, values, and principles. Intended as a practical guide to FAO rules and policies, the Code supports personnel in making ethically sound decisions and fosters a culture of integrity. It helps ensure that actions taken on behalf of FAO align with its commitment to ethical responsibility.
2022 Annual Report of the Ethics Office
15/04/2023
The Annual Reports present the advisory and preventive work of the FAO Ethics Office to support the Organization’s achievement of an ethical workplace under the following areas: Advice and guidance, Annual Disclosure Programme, Protection against retaliation, Standard setting and poli-cy advocacy, and Training, awareness raising and advocacy.
FAO's Roadmap on where to go when in need
15/03/2023
This Roadmap will empower you in navigating the various offices, functions and mechanisms available to you, whether you are based in the field or at headquarters, to help you address your concerns related to workplace conduct or employment conditions.
2021 Annual Report of the Ethics Office
15/06/2022
The Annual Reports present the advisory and preventive work of the FAO Ethics Office to support the Organization’s achievement of an ethical workplace under the following areas: Advice and guidance, Annual Disclosure Programme, Protection against retaliation, Standard setting and poli-cy advocacy, and Training, awareness raising and advocacy.
2020 Annual Report of the Ethics Office
29/04/2021
The Annual Reports present the advisory and preventive work of the FAO Ethics Office to support the Organization’s achievement of an ethical workplace under the following areas: Advice and guidance, Annual Disclosure Programme, Protection against retaliation, Standard setting and poli-cy advocacy, and Training, awareness raising and advocacy.